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17/10/2017
Around 3,800 Households Without Power Due To Storm Ophelia
Around 3,800 households are without electricity due to Storm Ophelia.
NIE Networks confirmed it is continuing to work to restore the power to homes and businesses in Counties Down, Armagh and Antrim.
The worst affected areas include Newry, Annalong, Newcastle, Dromore, Hillsborough, Downpatrick, Ardglass, Lisburn, Dunmurry and Newtownards.
Julia Carson, NIE Networks Communications Manager, said: "The damage caused by Storm Ophelia has been extensive with lines brought down by falling trees and poles broken by the high winds. Some areas experienced gusts of up to 70mph.
"We have been working in difficult conditions since yesterday afternoon to restore power to over 48,000 customers and we'll continue to respond to reports of damage and reconnect supplies as quickly and safely as possible.
"Our main incident centre in Craigavon and Local Incident Centres across Northern Ireland are open and will co-ordinate the local repair process until all customers are back on supply.
"We may have to take customers off supply during the day to facilitate repairs but we will endeavour to restore the majority of customers today.
"If you are without power and you have not yet reported the disruption to NIE Networks, please report the fault online or call our Customer Helpline on 03457 643 643. Put safety first and if you do see any trees down across powerlines or broken electricity poles, keep away and call NIE Networks immediately."
(CD/JP)
NIE Networks confirmed it is continuing to work to restore the power to homes and businesses in Counties Down, Armagh and Antrim.
The worst affected areas include Newry, Annalong, Newcastle, Dromore, Hillsborough, Downpatrick, Ardglass, Lisburn, Dunmurry and Newtownards.
Julia Carson, NIE Networks Communications Manager, said: "The damage caused by Storm Ophelia has been extensive with lines brought down by falling trees and poles broken by the high winds. Some areas experienced gusts of up to 70mph.
"We have been working in difficult conditions since yesterday afternoon to restore power to over 48,000 customers and we'll continue to respond to reports of damage and reconnect supplies as quickly and safely as possible.
"Our main incident centre in Craigavon and Local Incident Centres across Northern Ireland are open and will co-ordinate the local repair process until all customers are back on supply.
"We may have to take customers off supply during the day to facilitate repairs but we will endeavour to restore the majority of customers today.
"If you are without power and you have not yet reported the disruption to NIE Networks, please report the fault online or call our Customer Helpline on 03457 643 643. Put safety first and if you do see any trees down across powerlines or broken electricity poles, keep away and call NIE Networks immediately."
(CD/JP)
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